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FG53 SVR

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,572 mi
Last recorded138,572 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SVR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 138,572 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 135,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,880 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 130,441 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal has a high length of travel but meets requirements just

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hangar rubber broken but system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 130,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal has a high length of travel but meets requirements just

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hangar rubber broken but system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 120,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded but not excessive

Fail 13 Nov 2020 108,434 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Nov 2019 103,229 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 97,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,661 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 88,661 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,731 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 86,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,799 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,557 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 78,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,376 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,908 miles

both front brake discs corroded

engine sump corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 50,090 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,146 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,245 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,236 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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FG53 SVR is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG53 SVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG53 SVR registered?

FG53 SVR is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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